2026 Lineup
Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth blends bluegrass, rock, and folk into rich, exploratory Americana, featuring masterful musicianship and improvisational live shows that have earned them a devoted following nationwide.
The Brothers Comatose
San Francisco’s rowdy string band brings high-energy folk, bluegrass, and harmony-driven anthems that turn every show into a foot-stomping sing-along.
The Last Revel
A powerhouse trio known for haunting harmonies and gritty, upper-Midwest folk, The Last Revel mixes acoustic roots with edge, urgency, and emotional storytelling.
Lindsey Lou
A modern roots standout, Lindsay Lou captivates with her soulful vocals, vibrant songwriting, and genre-bending blend of Americana, folk, and groove.
Shinyribs
Led by the wildly charismatic Kevin Russell, Shinyribs delivers a joyful explosion of swamp-pop, soul, funk, and Texas eccentricity — equal parts party and performance art.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
www.michaelclevelandfiddle.com
One of bluegrass music’s most awarded fiddlers, Michael Cleveland leads Flamekeeper with blazing virtuosity, delivering high-octane, traditional-leaning bluegrass at its absolute finest.
Shelby Means
Wyoming-born bassist, singer, and songwriter Shelby Means brings warm vocals, roots-forward songwriting, and impeccable groove, weaving together Americana and folk influences.
Two Runner
California duo Two Runner creates harmony-rich, modern folk with strong California roots, blending driving banjo, guitar, and intimate songwriting.
Magoo
Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet based in Denver, CO, redefining the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with a fresh, contemporary approach.
Warren Hood Quartet with Emily Gimble
Fiddler Warren Hood and pianist/vocalist Emily Gimble lead an all-star Austin roots ensemble blending swing, jazz, country, and Texas songwriting tradition with effortless musicianship.
Billy Bright Band
Mandolin master Billy Bright and his band deliver dynamic Texas bluegrass infused with old-school drive, improvisational spark, and finely crafted original tunes.
Foggy Memory Boys
Contorting music into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else on the scene. Structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create.
Feeding Leroy
Hailing from Minnesota and Texas, Feeding Leroy melds harmony-driven Americana, laid-back Bluegrass, and road-seasoned songwriting.
Brother Thunder
Brother Thunder fuses soul, rock, and psychedelic funk, powered by big vocals, horn-driven grooves, and electrifying live energy.
Louisiana Surf Department
www.louisianasurfdepartment.com
Louisiana Surf Department is a swampadelic-country-rock band from Austin. Blending swamp rock and funk into a high energy show.
Ira Thorne
2025 Old Settler’s Youth Talent Contest Winner
